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‘Zootopia 2’ reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) — “Zootopia 2” regained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box…
From hoops to oysters: Inside the unexpected second acts of WNBA stars
After seven days of wind, the morning is finally calm enough on New York’s East…
Alberta-Ottawa agreement on methane targets stokes dismay for some, relief for others
CALGARY — The prospect of building a new bitumen pipeline to the West Coast has…
Churchill Falls agreement could be jeopardized by Quebec election, minister says
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government is warning that a draft energy deal with Newfoundland and…
Why a misunderstood wolf from a French supermarket ad is moving viewers worldwide
PARIS (AP) — A French supermarket’s humble Christmas advert is doing something most global brands…
Corb Lund must re-apply to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE — Amendments to Alberta’s legislation on citizen-initiated referendums mean Corb Lund’s recently approved application…
First segment of high-speed rail project to connect Montreal and Ottawa
MONTREAL — The first segment of the federal government’s proposed high-speed rail project will connect…
Companies fined over fatal crane accident at Vancouver’s Oakridge Park
VANCOUVER — More than $1.3 million in fines have been levied against two companies involved…
Abbotsford mayor blasts feds for flooding ‘inaction’ as water starts receding
ABBOTSFORD — The mayor of flood-struck Abbotsford, B.C., says he is disappointed and frustrated with…
Eby plans $150 million in loan guarantees for Cowichan land owners
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said his government plans to offer private owners…
Exploding nitrous oxide canisters no laughing matter for garbage collection
VANCOUVER — Canisters of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, sold under the guise…
Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro signs five-year contract renewal
TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays president and chief executive officer Mark Shapiro has signed a…
Steamy Canadian hockey series ‘Heated Rivalry’ scores second season at Crave
TORONTO — Canada’s hot new hockey romance has scored a second season renewal. Bell Media…
Bombardier wins $753M contract to replace RCAF’s Challengers
OTTAWA — The federal government says it will purchase six Global 6500 jets to replace…
Anne Murray weighs the highs and lows of a big year, and her unexpected new album
TORONTO — Anne Murray still can’t believe her good fortune over the past year. Around…